About William Cowper
1731 - 1800/EnglishWilliam Cowper (pronounced "Cooper") was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. In many ways,
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Poetry & Stories
Jehovah-Jireh. The Lord Will Provide
(Genesis, xxii.)The saints should never be dismay'd,Nor sink in hopeless fear;
Love Constrained to Obedience
No strength of nature can sufficeTo serve the Lord aright:
The Sower
(Matthew, xiii.)Ye sons of earth prepare the plough,Break up your fallow ground;
Peace after a Storm
When darkness long has veil'd my mind,And smiling day once more appears,
Jehovah Our Righteousness
My God, how perfect are Thy ways!But mine polluted are;
About William Cowper
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Who is William Cowper?
1731 - 1800/EnglishWilliam Cowper (pronounced "Cooper") was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside.
Where can I read William Cowper's poetry?
Kavishala has 50 poems and stories by William Cowper, free to read on this page, along with selected quotes you can share.
Poems & Stories by William Cowper
Jehovah-Jireh. The Lord Will Provide
(Genesis, xxii.)The saints should never be dismay'd,Nor sink in hopeless fear;
Love Constrained to Obedience
No strength of nature can sufficeTo serve the Lord aright:
The Sower
(Matthew, xiii.)Ye sons of earth prepare the plough,Break up your fallow ground;
Peace after a Storm
When darkness long has veil'd my mind,And smiling day once more appears,
Jehovah Our Righteousness
My God, how perfect are Thy ways!But mine polluted are;
Joy and Peace in Believing
Sometimes a light surprisesThe Christian while he sings;
Contentment
(Phillipians, iv.)Fierce passions discompose the mind,As tempests vex the sea,
Jehovah-Shammah
(Ezekiel, xlviii.)As birds their infant brood protect,And spread their wings to shelter them,
Light Shining Out Of Darkness
God moves in a mysterious way,His wonders to perform;
Jehovah Jesus
My song shall bless the Lord of all,My praise shall climb to His abode;
Jehovah-Nissi. The Lord My Banner
(Exodus, xvii.)By whom was David taughtTo aim the deadly blow,
Submission
O Lord, my best desire fulfil,And help me to resign
Selected Quotes by William Cowper (चुनिंदा उद्धरण)
(Matthew, xiii.)Ye sons of earth prepare the plough,Break up your fallow ground;
God moves in a mysterious way,His wonders to perform;
My God, how perfect are Thy ways!But mine polluted are;
(Phillipians, iv.)Fierce passions discompose the mind,As tempests vex the sea,
O Lord, my best desire fulfil,And help me to resign
(Genesis, xxii.)The saints should never be dismay'd,Nor sink in hopeless fear;
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